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Author Event with Stephanie Butnick

Meet Stephanie Butnick - Author of "The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia"

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

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Author Event

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Join author Stephanie Butnick as she discusses her book The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia: From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between.  Enlightening, highly entertaining, and just a little bit irre

Sandwiched In with David Hymowitz - Impacts of Loneliness

Sandwiched In with David Hymowitz - Impact of Loneliness

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
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Join David Hymowitz, licensed social worker, and a professor at Hofstra University and at Stony Brook University, as he explores the impacts of loneliness.

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - The Arts of Isamu Noguchi

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - The Arts of Isamu Noguchi

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

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Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
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In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month, join museum educator, Alice W. Iglehart for a talk on Isamu Noguchi, architect, sculptor, and furniture designer.

PWPL Blood Drive - May 29, 2025

PWPL Blood Drive

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Community Service, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Service, Health & Wellness
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You may be astounded to learn that New York has never been self-sufficient in meeting its need for blood. There is no substitute for human blood and 1 in 3 adults will require a blood transfusion at some point in their lives.

Sandwiched In with Dennis Raverty - Chinese Painting from the Song Dynasty

Sandwiched In with Dennis Raverty - Chinese Painting from the Song Dynasty

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

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Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
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Join Dennis Raverty as he explores Chinese painting from the Song Dynasty.

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Ed Foundation Board Meeting

9:15am - 10:45am
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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Ed Foundation Board Meetings

All things "Wicked"

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts, Games, Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Other
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Grades 2 to 6


Step into the magic of Wicked with crafts, games, and activities inspired by the Land of Oz! Registration begins 5/5.

Special Library Hours: Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day Weekend. 

Instrument Petting Zoo

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Other
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Grades K to 6

A Time For Kids-Baby Start

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Ages 0-17 months
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-17 months
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 months to 17 months with an adult.

A Time For Kids

10:45am - 11:45am
Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. 

Ms. Karen presents educational activities, movement, music and a craft. Registration required.

Boating Safety Certification

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Get your mandatory Boating Safety Certification. To register: Scan the QT code or visit: safeboatingamerica.com Registration Fee: $85 

Read to a Certified Therapy Rabbit

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Grades K-3
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children in 1st to 3rd grade.

Special Library Hours: Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

1-2-3 Play with Me

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Little Hands, Big Discoveries

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Ages 0-17 months
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-17 months
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

6 months- 17 months with caregiver

1-2-3 Play with Me

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Puzzle Competition

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Other
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Entering grades 1+ to adult

Creative Readers

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Grades K-3
Other
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For Kids entering grades 1 to 6 in Fall 2025

Creative Readers

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Grades K-3
Other
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For Kids entering grades 1 to 6 in Fall 2025

Creative Readers

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Grades K-3
Other
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For Kids entering grades 1 to 6 in Fall 2025

1-2-3 Play with Me

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Creative Readers

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Grades K-3
Other
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For Kids entering grades 1 to 6 in Fall 2025

Creative Readers

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Grades K-3
Other
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For Kids entering grades 1 to 6 in Fall 2025

1-2-3 Play with Me

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Harry Potter Birthday Bash

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Other
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

(Grades 3-6). 

Join us in celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday with themed activities, crafts, and trivia. Registration begins July 14.

Little Hands, Big Discoveries

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Ages 0-17 months
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-17 months
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

6 months- 17 months with caregiver

Resident's Forward Community Event

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Community Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Community Event

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on December 24 & 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.